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Montana Mule Deer Hunts
"As good as Mule Deer
hunting gets."
March
15 Deadline-See Below
Mule Deer hunting in Eastern
Montana is about as good as mule deer hunting
can get. Montana is one of the only states with
a general season rifle hunt during the mule deer
rut in November. Rifle hunting for mule deer
during the rut can offer you an excellent chance
at bagging a trophy class mule deer. If you have
never hunted mule deer during the rut, you’re
missing out on an incredible deer hunt that most
hunters do again and again.
Trophy Quality
The Mule deer on our ranches
sport impressive antlers with good mass, height,
and great overall appearance. Most hunters bag
mature mule deer bucks with 18" to 28" antlers,
with an occasional buck nearing 30". We also see
a fair number of bucks with extra cheater
points.
Hunting Areas
We operate exclusively on
private property in Central and Eastern Montana.
We currently have over 80,000 acres of private
ranch leased to ensure quality hunting.
Our regular and trophy Mule Deer hunts take
place near Lewistown. The Ultimate hunt is
on a different piece of property that we only
take a few hunters a year on. This ranch
consistently produces 24-28" bucks.
Hunting Methods
Hunting methods often
include spot & stalk hunting, sitting and
watching water holes, glassing &
spotting open hillsides. Lots of good
hunting country has nearby vehicle access, so we
can accommodate hunters of any physical
condition.
Deer Season
Montana is one of few places
that has a rifle rut hunt for Mule Deer.
The hunting season is generally 5 weeks long,
ending on the Sunday after Thanksgiving.
There are also always several weeks of overlap
between Deer and Antelope seasons, so combo
hunts are available in late October and early
November.
Best Time
The seasons are set such
that the hunting is good here all the way
through. The opener and the next week are
always popular and the Antelope combo hunters
will want to book here. Trophy hunters or
those with previous rut hunt experience tend to
hold out for the last two weeks when the big
bucks tend to make more mistakes.
Shot Opportunity
Above all what stands
out about our Montana mule deer hunts, are the
sheer numbers of Mule Deer. It is common for our
Mule Deer hunters to see 10 or more bucks in a
day. Last year all 65 of our deer hunters had
100% opportunity on mature bucks. Only two
hunters did not kill, but they passed numerous
mature Mule Deer bucks while looking for trophy
class heads. Shots often range from 100 to 300
yards so sight rifles dead on at 200 yards.
Guiding Options
Guided Hunts: The outfitter
sponsored license requires that you hunt with a
licensed guide. We offer the option of
booking your hunt with between 1 and 3 hunters
per guide, so you can build a hunt that best
suites your desires and budget. We have
good success even with 3 hunters per guide.
Trophy hunters or special needs hunters will
want to book 1x1 guided hunts.
Accommodations
Motel “Town Hunts”: Stay in town near
restaurants and shopping. Motels are 10-50 miles
from most hunt areas. Hunters pay for their
choice of room and meals. Guide will pick up and
return hunters to their room each day.
Non-hunting guests staying in town are no
charge.
Temperature &
Weather
September will have frosty
nights, but days often warm up to 50 to 70
degrees. October temps often range from 20 to 50
degrees and snow is possible. Check the current
weather forecast with the weather link on the
details page before
you leave for the hunt.
Licenses & Hunter Ed
Deer Tags
are available as outfitter sponsored or general
draw.
Either way the cutoff date is March 15, so don't
put off organizing your hunt! More
information is available on the
details page.
Hunter Education is required if you were born
after Jan 1, 1985.
What’s Not Included
Meat processing, taxidermy,
licenses, gratuities, and any other items not
listed as being included. Bring your personal
gear.
Booking a Hunt
Please review the hunt
Details and
Terms and use
the Hunt
Application to reserve a hunt or the
Info Request
for any questions you have, or feel free to call
and talk with Big Sky Trophy Outfitters' personnel,
phone numbers are listed.
Big Sky Trophy Outfitters
invite you to come and enjoy a fun and rewarding
hunt just as many past hunters have.
Thanks & Good Hunting,
Dale & Tara Denney
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